United States Physical Map Name:
When drawing your map, please take note of where things are located relative to latitude and longitude. Where you place items requires accuracy and will be one of the main components of this map. Use pages RA8-9 and page 127 in your text for reference maps.
Political Map:
1. Label all lines of latitude and longitude. _____/4 pts.
2. Label the state of Iowa and mark its capital. _____/2 pts.
3. Label and mark the national capital with a different symbol. _____/2 pts.
4. Label the following countries: Canada and Mexico _____/2 pts.
TOTAL = ______/10
Physical Map:
Label the following physical features using color as suggested:
-Oceans = Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, Bering Sea (Alaska) (BLUE )
-Rivers = Mississippi, Missouri, Colorado, Rio Grande, Des Moines (BLUE)
-Lakes = Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario, Great Salt (BLUE)
-Mountains = Cascade, Rocky, Coast Range, Sierra Nevada, Appalachian (BROWN)
(For mountain ranges please use ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ to show their location.)
-Flat areas = Great Plains, Central Lowlands, Great Basin,
Coastal Plain, Central Valley (GREEN)
TOTAL = ______/25
Accuracy: Up to 15 points can be earned for accuracy.
I will be looking to see how accurately you have drawn where physical features are located. Use your state borders and lines of latitude and longitude to help you show things like rivers, mountains, and lakes. Take your time!! J
TOTAL = ______/15
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Overall Total = ______/50 50-45 = A
44-40 = B
39-35 = C
34-30 = D